The Stories of the Upstate

Sometimes, we let anger get the best of us, esp as teens. Check out SC State Representative Jason Elliott's story about one time he let his anger get him into trouble.

On this episode, we dabble in the law. Check out Greenville attorney and SC State Representative Jason Elliott's story complete with growing up with all 4 grandparents and 2 great grandparents, being a prosecutor, being fascinated by the weather; watching Batman (Adam West version); listening to Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn; loving Paris Mt. State Park and having a passion for serving the people.

Once a month, 3 to 6 local singer songwriters walk into a secret location in downtown Greenville. They only bring their guitars, their stories and their original songs. They play an entire free concert. We record it and play it back for you on-demand 24/7 beginning the second Wednesday every month. We call it "The Downtown Jam™" and it's another way to thank you for listening and subscribing to "The Stories of the Upstate™ #gvlmusic

You never know who is going to visit your art gallery. Enjoy hearing from Erin Jones, director of the Museum and Gallery at Bob Jones University about a very royal guest.

On this episode, we stroll through the Art Gallery. Check out the Director of the Museum and Gallery at Bob Jones University, Erin Jones' story complete with growing up in Normal; delivering newspapers at 5 am with her brothers; watching Hee Haw; listening to Vivaldi; loving speech, music and art and having a passion for teaching.

Sometimes, God steps in when we are at our lowest. Listen to Jamie Hughes explain how God did that for him.

On this episode, we seek to help those in crisis. Check out the college outreach educator for Spartanburg's SAFE Homes Rape Crisis Coalition, Jamie Hughes' story complete with a childhood of joy and pain; watching Batman; listening to Run DMC; reading comic books; loving superheroes and having a passion for helping people overcome crisis.

A story about how one man deals with his lady leaving him.

On this episode, it music time once again. Check out Westminster singer-songwriter Adam Carter's story complete with growing up fishing and hunting; learning to play guitar at 7; watching Scooby Doo; listening to Eric Clapton and The Rolling Stones; loving Brasstown Falls and having a passion for making music.

You never know who you might see in NYC. Jason Farr is a great example of this.

On this episode, we laugh a little. Check out actor/comedian Jason Farr's story complete with being a big goofball as a kid, studying mass communication and acting at Winthrop; watching The Cosby Show and The Andy Griffith Show' listening to Prince and the Eagles; having his own podcast; loving improv and having a passion for acting.

Once a month, 3 to 6 local singer songwriters walk into a secret location in downtown Greenville. They only bring their guitars, their stories and their original songs. They play an entire free concert. We record it and play it back for you on-demand 24/7 beginning the second Wednesday every month. We call it "The Downtown Jam™" and it's another way to thank you for listening and subscribing to "The Stories of the Upstate™ #gvlmusic

His mom moved to California and David Kabrin enjoyed a great cross country road trip with the move.

On this episode Greenville is the key. Check out founder and CEO of Greenville360, David Kabrin's story complete with an interest in acting and directing; making little videos as a kid; watching The Simpsons and How I Met Your Mother; listening to Vertical Horizons; eating 47 chicken Mcnuggets at one sitting; loving the Mets and having a passion for sharing all his experiences in Greenville with others to enjoy.

Enjoy a bonus story/song inspired by small town living.